Here is a list of things that most people find out when it's too late - like the day before you collect your new/used car
* stamp duty is payable by everyone who buys a second hand car who is not a car dealer. It is 3% of the purchase price up to $45,000.00 then 5% for every dollar after that. They also hit you up with a $30 fee on top of that - like they're not getting enough already!
* you have 14 days (not working days) to transfer your car
* the RTA is open on Saturday mornings until noon
* most of the forms you need are available online -
CLICK HERE * if you buy a car with no number plates you are not allowed to drive it unless you are on the way to get a Blue Slip. This slip is also required if the car has run out of rego for more than 3 months
* you can renew all of your registration needs online. As long as you have a current CTP - Compulsory Third Party Green Silp & a NSW Roadworthy certificate which are also online.
* you can now perform a
VEHICLE HISTORY CHECK via the RTA website or
REVS web site. This check will tell you how many owners a car has had, when it changed hands, whether it has been a repairable write off
* you are allowed to let your car run out of rego if you are going overseas or not using it
* you can now register your car for 6 MONTHS
* if you want someone else to go to the RTA for you in most cases you can. Simply download the form & authorise them to do so.
* to download a Statutory Declaration form which are hard to come across click the PDF image below
* It's a good idea to check the title of a car prior to purchasing it. When you buy from a licensed motor dealer you are guaranteed title as well as being guaranteed there are no fines owing.
* you can pay for a certificate but I think the online vehicle history check is far better
* all you need is the engine number, chassis or VIN number and the current rego number (any state in Australia)
* On 31 October 2010, the RTA intends to commence new legislation which will prohibit the registration of NSW written-off vehicles.
* Click here to access the online section of the RTA's website to check on a car
WHY BUY IN NSW vs OTHER STATES?
* in NSW every motor car older than 3 years old from the date of first registration requires a roadworthy certificate.
* In QLD you only need one when you sell your car
* In VIC you only need one when you sell your car
* In ACT you only need one when you sell your car
etc etc etc - this is why we sell roughly 1 in 8 cars interstate
BUYING AT AN AUCTION HOUSE
* no test drives
* no inspections
* no warranty
* no peace of mind
* a sure way to keep your mechanic happy
"Caveat Emptor"
* the main thing people don't know is that these little green bits of paper don't cover you at all when you crash into someone else's car, bus, bike, or truck
* they do cover you for personal or property damage you might cause whilst driving your vehicle
* if you have comprehensive insurance your green slip becomes A LOT cheaper. Sometimes 25%
* there is a great web site where you can compare all prices of Green Slips in NSW. Click the image below
Here is a list of the Insurance Companies with their coded number you will find on your rego papers. This can be very helpful straight after you buy your car. Really you should contact them & change the policy for free into your name
Pick Up point for Sydney Airport - we personally collect all of our clients who fly in from interstate to collect their new car
